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StoryRiders

Happy Retirement!

In December 2017, we celebrated the retirement of two StoryRiders, Mama Patt and Miss Barbara. Both Patt and Barbara were valuable members of our team. Their dedication, energy, and passion for early childhood education was always evident.

They have positively impacted the lives of thousands of families throughout Berks County with their stories, songs, expertise, and enthusiasm. Sincere thanks to Barbara and Patt for bringing literacy to life for our youngest library members. Our very best wishes to Patt and Barabara as they begin their well-deserved retirements.

StoryRider Program

Do you want the best educational start for your child, but don’t know where to begin? Visit a StoryRider program! Our StoryRiders travel to public libraries throughout the County sharing songs, books, movement activities, and rhymes.

Quality early literacy programs lay the groundwork for a successful learning experience when school begins. Each program is carefully designed to incorporate best practices, benefiting your child's growth and development. Take-home guides for caregivers and children are included so learning can extend beyond the program. These curated guides include book suggestions, fingerplays, and playful learning activities.

Children of all abilities are always welcome. If your child has specific needs, please speak with your StoryRider prior to the program.

StoryRider Winter 2018 Schedule

The winter schedule is here! Miss Kim will begin visiting libraries in February. Download the February and March calendars here.

Berks County Public Library

Established in 1986 as a federated library system, Berks County Public Libraries includes 19 libraries with 24 locations, each independently governed and operated by a local Board of Directors. The County of Berks supports the efforts of these community based libraries through its Library System department and through direct appropriation. As a department of County government, we provide administrative and centralized support services, coordinated county wide programming, networked technology and act in liaison with other state and county agencies.